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Neshoba County

Mississippi · 29,087 residents · 570.134 sq mi
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Neshoba County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,600. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,087
+1%since 2000
from 28,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Neshoba County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,587
+38%since 2000
from $14,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(18,630)
Black19.2%(5,515)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(332)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.6%(13,356)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(16,426)
Black21.9%(6,380)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(434)
Asian0.4%(122)
Other17.8%(5,170)
Diversity Score73.2%(21,287)
Segregation Score47.3%(13,750)
Diversity Score
73
+57%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neshoba County, Mississippi?

Neshoba County, Mississippi has about 29,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neshoba County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Neshoba County, Mississippi earns about $40,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neshoba County, Mississippi expensive?

In Neshoba County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Neshoba County, Mississippi?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Neshoba County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neshoba County, Mississippi?

About 23.6% of people in Neshoba County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neshoba County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Neshoba County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,287 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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